Stirling & Bannockburn

Stirling is at the very heart of the nation: lying where the lowlands meet the highlands; and situated between the firths of Clyde and Forth. An important strategic site, the first castle was built on top of the 250 ft. crag in the 11th century by Alexander I. In 1297 William Wallace inflicted a heavy defeat on the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, and less than 20 years later Robert the Bruce led Scotland to her most famous victory over the auld enemy at the Battle of Bannockburn.